Understanding Global Issues

Briefings and books about the big issues of our time

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Keeping the Peace: New solutions for turbulent times

In the past 50 years the task of keeping the peace in the world has become immeasurably more complex, while the spread of nuclear weapons has made it more vital. As a result, governments and NGOs alik...

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27/05/2009£3.95

The Warming Arctic: Threat or opportunity?

It has been recognised since the 19th century that the Arctic region is particularly sensitive to changes in its climate, and that what happens there directly affects the rest of the planet. In the pa...

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12/03/2009£3.95

Zimbabwe: A new beginning?

Since the bitterly disputed elections of March 2008 the eyes of the world have been on Zimbabwe. Its economy has crashed into hyperinflation and widespread hunger. Few can understand how Mugabe's regi...

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08/08/2008£3.95

Afghanistan's Tragedy: a problem for the West

When US-led Coalition forces invaded Afghanistan in 2001 in the wake of 9/11 most Western nations at least thought the invasion just. The declared intention was to hunt down Osama bin Laden and al-Qae...

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14/07/2008£3.95

All recent UGI briefings are available now for download as read-only PDFs at the very modest price of 99 pence per briefing. These low resolution versions include all the graphics in the original colours, but cannot be printed. They will shortly also be available as full, high resolution and printable versions, on subscription only.

Subjects coming soon or in preparation

Rubbish! The worldwide problem of waste
Zimbabwe 2008: A new beginning?
Afghanistan 2008: No end in sight

As usual, the programme is provisional, and may be changed if world events require.

Did you know that you can get multiple copies of UGI briefings at special rates? See Frequently Asked Questions for details.